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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomizes
The real transfer trend can be seen by Isak’s replacement at Newcastle, Nick Woltemade, whose move from Stuttgart epitomizes the transfer fee inflation that has defined the summer 2025 transfer window.
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Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Stock says her father’s gesture epitomizes their relationship.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior defender Colin McMahon said Hess epitomizes what Naperville North soccer is about.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
By the way, that tiny cash payout epitomizes why equities are looking so frothy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Rudy epitomizes that anger, even succumbing to it.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Elder democratic socialist Bernie Sanders epitomizes this conundrum.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The difference epitomizes the urban heat island effect, created as pavement and buildings absorb and trap heat, making some parts of the city hotter.
—Dan O'Brien, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
The Barbican in England Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and completed in 1982, the Barbican in London epitomizes brutalist urban planning.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Stock says her father’s gesture epitomizes their relationship.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior defender Colin McMahon said Hess epitomizes what Naperville North soccer is about.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
By the way, that tiny cash payout epitomizes why equities are looking so frothy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Rudy epitomizes that anger, even succumbing to it.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Elder democratic socialist Bernie Sanders epitomizes this conundrum.
—Jerel Ezell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The difference epitomizes the urban heat island effect, created as pavement and buildings absorb and trap heat, making some parts of the city hotter.
—Dan O'Brien, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
The Barbican in England Designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and completed in 1982, the Barbican in London epitomizes brutalist urban planning.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizes
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saul is the author and founder of the non-partisan, independent newsletter Tangle, which summarizes the best arguments from the right and left on the big political news of the day.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Truly, Cola is a strong little girl who embodies resilience and adaptability.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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An asthma action plan is a form that outlines what to do when symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, fatigue or abdominal pain occur.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Based on this experience, this article outlines four strategies for building regional hubs that create sustainable competitive advantages.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Epitomizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomizes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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